MSO11597 - Medieval or post-medieval enclosure on Bossington Hill (Monument)
Summary
An enclosure, identified from the air is part of a larger medieval or post-medieval field system.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Small square enclosure or building remains within field system (MSO8075) on Bossington Hill. [1,2] Seems to be too far away from tank range (MMO627) to be connected with it. [3] This enclosure is part of the field system. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SSO708 Survey: Western Archaeological Trust. 1980s. Exmoor Aerial Photograph Survey. 9045. [Mapped feature: #34082 ]
- <2> SSO254 Aerial photograph: 1971. HSL.UK.71-177 Run 91, September. 8679.
- <3> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. E Dennison, Somerset County Council, 4 May 1984.
- <4> SSO1872 Survey: RCHME. 1998. Exmoor survey. NMR site SS 94 NW 52.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34003
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 2909 1486 (20m by 19m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS21SE |
| Civil Parish | MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 18 2024 2:15PM
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